VARENNES, QUEBEC - July 7, 2026 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - CHARBONE CORPORATION (TSXV: CH; OTCQB: CHHYF; FSE: K47) ("CHARBONE" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated industrial gases company focused on production, distribution and storage of clean ultra-high purity ("UHP") hydrogen and other strategic industrial gases, is pleased to announce important updates concerning its Phase 1B construction, with the goal of making its upgraded production capacity operational during the upcoming fall. We are also announcing a vital component for the on-site batch purity testing of its clean UHP hydrogen that has been successfully received and installed at its plant.
Phase 1B Civil Construction Underway
Heavy civil construction equipment has arrived on-site, and CHARBONE's general contractor and subcontractor teams have begun work. Surveyors have finished all necessary site markings for the construction of production areas in preparation for the arrival of production equipment in the upcoming weeks and construction of the operation and maintenance building.
This critical juncture signifies the official initiation of the Phase 1B construction stage for CHARBONE's clean UHP hydrogen plant located in Quebec. The tasks involved in this endeavor encompass the comprehensive readying of the technological infrastructure and the placement of the foundational structures required for the subsequent assembly of the primary equipment.
Metrology Equipment
A cutting-edge gas chromatography system has been deployed by a world-renowned firm. This organization, a leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets, is recognized for its unwavering commitment to integrity across all its endeavors. The system has been specifically engineered for high-purity hydrogen analysis. Its function is to identify traces of impurities and to guarantee purity gas compliance and quality with relevant standards. As a result, CHARBONE's stringent purity benchmarks will become easily accessible, aiming to enhance sales among customers who require effective testing solutions.
Management statement
"Our upgraded operations in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada, represent another cornerstone of our strategic growth and our commitment toward our shareholders and customers to a world class unique plant in its kind," said Dave Gagnon, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of CHARBONE. "We are proud to be a leader in high purity gases, fostering innovation and creating opportunities as we expand our sustainable practices."
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